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Robert has been an Argentine Tango teacher and DJ since 1997. Based in Portland Oregon, he specializes in close embrace “milonguero” style tango. Robert’s teaching focuses on solid foundations with a particular emphasis on the dynamics of smooth, elegant walking and sensitive communication between partners. He teaches group classes on Wednesday at New Expressive Works (8th and SE Belmont). Robert also teaches workshops throughout America and internationally and DJs classic era tango music at tango festivals and other events.

Classes

Robert teaches series classes on Wednesdays. Click here for more information and to register. He also travels to teach workshops and is available for private lessons.

Learning About Tango Music

Music is an integral part of dance and every culture has its own way of dancing and feeling music. These differences may be subtle or profound and can present challenges when learning a dance from another culture. This article will explore some of what this will mean to the beginning tango dancer.

Rhythmic Turns and Rhythmic Orchestras In this class we will develop a family of rhythmic turns I call check step turns. They are dynamic, compact turns that work well on the social dance floor, including[...]

Circular Walking This class will focus on a group of circular walking movements, both inside and outside of frame, in parallel and crossed feet. These are dynamic movements that are powerful and expressive. They are[...]

Rhythmic Turns and Rhythmic Orchestras In this class we will develop a family of rhythmic turns I call check step turns. They are dynamic, compact turns that work well on the social dance floor, including[...]

Circular Walking This class will focus on a group of circular walking movements, both inside and outside of frame, in parallel and crossed feet. These are dynamic movements that are powerful and expressive. They are[...]